# ALUNORF completes modernization of Hot Rolling Mill 1

Aluminium Norf GmbH (ALUNORF) completed a comprehensive modernization of its Hot Mill 1 in Neuss, Germany, in three steps from 2012 to 2016, including a roughing stand upgrade, new edger mill, and additional finishing mill stand, to boost output and product quality.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2016-12-31
- Where: Neuss, Germany
- Starts operating: 2016
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 1.6 million tons of aluminum flat-rolled products per annum
- Products: aluminum flat-rolled products, cans, lithographic sheet, automotive sheet, aluminum foils
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Aluminium Norf GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/33844.md)
- [SMS group](https://endata.com/companies/2366.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [sms-group.com](https://www.sms-group.com/insights/all-insights/succesful-modernization-of-alunorfs-hot-rolling-mill-1), 2018-08-21: "The successful results reveal the potential for a significant optimization of the rolling process, making ALUNORF’s Hot Mill #1 fit for the requirements of the future."

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